YEAR IN REVIEW
first national championship in pro‑
gram history, and even topped a fel‑
low ACC foe (Maryland) in the title
game (2‑1) to do so.
Goals from Andrew O'Malley and
Leon Brown proved to be enough of‑
fense to conclude a 17‑1‑6 season. Har‑
rison Shipp earned College Cup Co‑
Most Outstanding Player honors with
his brilliance throughout the tourna‑
ment. Five Irish players (including
O'Malley) were named to the NCAA
Championship All‑Tournament team.
"We're all smiling big smiles," head
coach Bobby Clark said.
With the victory, Notre Dame be‑
came the fourth school to win national
titles in both men's and women's
soccer, joining North Carolina, Santa
Clara and UCLA. The Terrapins and
Irish had faced off in October, when
the schools finished in a 1‑1 tie after
two periods of overtime. Only Vir‑
ginia defeated Notre Dame during the
season.
COORDINATORS DEPART,
BRIAN KELLY EXTENDS DEAL
At the conclusion of the regular sea‑
son, Notre Dame offensive coordinator
Chuck Martin and defensive coordina‑
tor Bob Diaco accepted head coaching
positions with Miami (Ohio) and Con‑
necticut, respectively.
Martin assumed his Fighting Irish
role after the 2011 season, moving
from safeties coach to the offensive
side of the ball. Diaco's leadership
In December, the Notre Dame men's soccer team captured the program's first national title by defeating
ACC foe Maryland 2-1 to cap a 17-1-6 season.
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